X.Org 7.2 input freeze - no keyboard or mouse input (x86_64)

rtch · n00b Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 2

Hi guys,

I've just installed xorg 7.2 (under 2008.0) and downloaded/installed the nvidia 180.29 drivers. I'm using x86_64 kernel.

When I run startx (or xdm) I get the nice Nvidia splash screen, X starts up twm at the right res for my monitor (1920x1080) but I get absolutely zero keyboard/mouse input. I can still SSH to the box but it goes a bit funny... if I try to emerge something, it'll just hang halfway through. At this point I can either reboot thru ssh, or I might even need to punch the reset button.

I've tried installing and starting hald before starting X, and I've added the following to ServerLayout:

pappy_mcfae · Watchman Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 5609 Location: Dallas

Make sure that the hal and dbus USE flags are set in your /etc/make.conf, also make sure your have INPUT_DEVICES="evdev", and make sure that hald and dbus are in /etc/runlevels/default. If you change the INPUT_DEVICES setting, you'll have to recompile xorg-server, and also make sure that xf86-input-evdev gets compiled afterward. Then retry.

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rtch · n00b Joined: 23 Feb 2009 Posts: 2

Champion.

Had to do a few other tweaks to get it working fully...... here are the input options from my xorg.conf now:

bandreabis · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

Sorry, shouldn't hal and evdev recognise the configuration without putting anything into xorg.conf?
I've got the same problem you had and solved... this evening I will try your solution... wish me a little bit of luck.

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pappy_mcfae · Watchman Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 5609 Location: Dallas

I don't know about legend, but I love helping people with their computers. One day, I'll make money doing so, again.

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bandreabis · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:42 am Post subject:

It worked!
It works!
Thanks for support!

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pappy_mcfae · Watchman Joined: 27 Dec 2007 Posts: 5609 Location: Dallas

You're most welcome.

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rtomek · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:11 am Post subject:

Just a kick to keep this great thread alive!

I just put a fresh install of gentoo on my computer today and couldn't get into X. I was pretty frustrated until I finally stumbled on this thread. Many thanks for the fix!

kacox · n00b Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 39 Location: Raleigh, NC

I'm not sure if it makes a big difference, but under the server flags when you list "AllowEmptyInput", I used "False" instead of "off" and had no problems. I have other drivers (like synaptics) for my mouse instead of evdev. I was able to just set the above option with no issues. Glad you guys got 'em working. I know it's not fun to have X withdrawals.
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jazzi · n00b Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 73

I got the same problem. It's really sad to push the power button for turning off the computer.

I'll report after trying.